14 Jun Let’s Make Kentucky a National Leader in Serving and Protecting Our Children, Families, and Communities through Promoting and Advancing FATHERHOOD

Posted at 15:38h in In The Community, Parent Perspective, Parenting, Positive Parenting

By: Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families  Kentucky is no stranger to being a national leader.  Unfortunately, we rank high nationally in several undesirable areas (consistent with the asset-based approach, I will not list these). However, I will say that according to reports prepared by the Children’s Bureau (Administration on Children,...

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31 May Caregiver Compassion Fatigue & the Importance of Self-Care

Posted at 14:57h in In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting

by Robin Schotter, Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)As early childhood educators and caregivers, we give our all to the children in our care. Our days are full of activity – engaging their minds, challenging their skills, communicating with their families, and ensuring that their basic needs are being met. Children...

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10 May The Facts on Mothers: Celebrating Moms! 

Posted at 13:45h in Face It Friday, Parenting, Positive Parenting

It goes without saying that mothers are vital to the fabric of society. But why do the exact reasons moms are much needed and downright amazing actually go without being said?  This Mother's Day, let's shout the sheer wonder of women creating and raising the next generation off the rooftops for all...

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02 May Pay It Forward: Be The Community Families Need to Succeed

Posted at 15:31h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting

One call can change a parent’s life forever. In fact, between July 2021 and June 2022, over 120,000 reports were made, most by telephone, to Child Protective Services (CPS) in Kentucky (Department of Community Based Services SFY 2022).  What you may not know? Only around 6% were found to be substantiated...

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27 Apr Resilient Parenting is Safe Parenting – Finding Ways to Cope

Posted at 15:48h in Parent Perspective, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

While cliché and overused, all parents can feel the meaning of, "the days are long, but the years are short." No matter how many parenting books hit the shelves, each child is a unique individual who does not come with their own manual and life itself otherwise will always have its...

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14 Apr What is a parent?

Posted at 07:43h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, Parent Perspective, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

In a world of helicopter parents, lawnmower parents, good enough parenting, attachment parenting, etc. who has it all figured out? Will the real Perfect Parent please stand up?  During the month of April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This week, the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement is focusing...

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15 Mar Making the Big Decision: Is Your Child Ready to Stay Home Alone? Important Tips for Parents and Caregivers

Posted at 18:57h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parenting, Positive Parenting

“All parents eventually face the decision to leave their child home alone for the first time. Whether they are just running to the store for a few minutes or working during after-school hours, parents need to be sure their child has the skills and maturity to handle the situation safely…”...

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02 Mar Happy Social Work Month

Posted at 10:21h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting

Social workers across the commonwealth work hard everyday to ensure children are safe and secure, connect families to the resources they need, advocate for the most vulnerable, and so much more.  March is Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the great profession of social work! The theme for 2023 is...

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27 Feb Squeezing in Self Care

Posted at 17:04h in In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting

As a parent or caregiver, it's easy to put your needs last, but even one small thing a day for YOU can make a huge difference. By prioritizing self-care and incorporating these tips into your daily routine, you can improve your overall well-being and be better equipped to handle the...

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16 Feb Healthy Dating and Relationships

Posted at 17:27h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parenting, Positive Parenting

February is Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Awareness Month. TDV is an adverse childhood experience (ACE) that affects millions of young people in the United States. Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. It is a type of intimate partner violence, which includes physical violence, sexual violence...

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